Armed police were called to Whitefield after gunshots were fired into the front door of a house.

The attacker pulled a shotgun from a bag and blasted a property on Bury New Road on Tuesday evening, detectives believe.

Officers were deployed to the scene, close to the Morrisons petrol station, at 7.30pm.

They discovered damage to a front door which they now believe was caused by a shotgun. Early investigations suggest that a man walked past the house once before turning round and walking back up to the property.

Police at scene of shooting in Bury New Road, Whitefield (Image: Gary Louth)

He took a shotgun out of a bag he was carrying and struck the door with shots before running off, police said.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jones said: “Fortunately no one was injured, but as with any incident involving a firearm this incident is being taken very seriously. We believe this gunman was in the immediate area for a little while before discharging the firearm, so there is a good chance someone walking or driving past may have seen something which will assist the investigation.

Police at scene of shooting in Bury New Road, Whitefield (Image: Gary Louth)

“If you saw a man with a bag slung over his shoulder hanging around the area at around 7.30pm yesterday, or saw anything suspicious, please do not hesitate to contact police.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 011215/2060 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.